Yves Saint Laurent
YSL Y EDP Intense
“Y, but with something to prove — and it actually proves it.”
The denser 2023 EDP Intense flanker of YSL's Y line — Ropion and Liégent's launch, an amped-up take on the fresh-fougère DNA of the 2017 Y EDT. Bergamot at the top, a lavender heart, settling on a cedar-vetiver drydown. Spring through fall, leans daytime.
The take
What works
- ●Cedar-patchouli drydown adds genuine depth to the Y lineage
- ●Better longevity and projection than the standard EDP
- ●Year-round versatility with a slight fall-winter lean
Trade-offs
- ●Starts quiet — takes 30 minutes to show its real character
- ●The 'Intense' branding overestimates its projection
Notes
Top
Bergamot
Juniper Berries
GingerMid
Clary Sage
Lavender
GeraniumBase
Cedar
Patchouli
VetiverPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does YSL Y EDP Intense smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Burberry Mr. Burberry Element (72%), Yves Saint Laurent YSL Y Eau de Parfum (71%), Yves Saint Laurent Y Elixir (69%). Close siblings — adjacent compositions in the same family.
How long does YSL Y EDP Intense last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity at 80/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear YSL Y EDP Intense?
Strongest in spring and summer, works day or night. Suited to office, date night, casual.
Is YSL Y EDP Intense worth it?
At $95–$150, yes for this tier. Cedar-patchouli drydown adds genuine depth to the Y lineage. Better longevity and projection than the standard EDP.
Details
- Perfumer
- Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent
- Collection
- Y